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Who is known as the 'father of medicine'?
Who is known as the 'father of medicine'?
Where is the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines located?
Where is the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines located?
Which school was the first to offer the complete four-year course program in Medical Technology?
Which school was the first to offer the complete four-year course program in Medical Technology?
Who invented the X-ray?
Who invented the X-ray?
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Who described the presence of phagocytes in the blood and their role in fighting infection?
Who described the presence of phagocytes in the blood and their role in fighting infection?
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Study Notes
Famous Figures in Medicine
- Hippocrates is recognized as the 'father of medicine' for his contributions to medical ethics and practice.
- Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen invented the X-ray in 1895, revolutionizing diagnostic imaging.
Medical Institutions
- The first clinical laboratory in the Philippines is located at the Philippine General Hospital, established to provide medical testing services.
- The University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center was the first institution in the Philippines to offer a complete four-year course program in Medical Technology.
Key Medical Discoveries
- Elie Metchnikoff described the presence of phagocytes in the blood, highlighting their crucial role in immune response and fighting infections.
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Test your knowledge on the history of medical technology with this quiz! Learn about notable figures like Hippocrates and discover the first clinical laboratory in the Philippines. Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you know the foundations of medical laboratory science and practices.
